Integrate RATP API with Your Paris Transit Assistant

Learn how to integrate RATP API with your AI agent for Paris transit information.


Transport for Paris, France Integration Guide

This guide will walk you through integrating the Transport for Paris, France API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.

Overview

The RATP API provides comprehensive information about Paris' public transportation system. The service offers real-time updates for metro, RER, bus, and tram services. It features journey planning, service status, and arrival predictions across Paris' extensive transit network.

Integration Steps

1. Review API Documentation

First, visit the Transport for Paris, France API documentation to understand the available endpoints and how they work.

2. Create Custom Action

In your OpenAssistantGPT dashboard:

  1. Go to the Actions Dashboard
  2. Click "Create New Action"
  3. Chose Get or Post
  4. Fill the action form with the following details:

Name: get_transport_for_paris_france_data

Description: Get data using Transport for Paris, France

URL: http://data.ratp.fr/api/v1/console/datasets/1.0/search/?ref=public_apis&utm_medium=website

Parameters: This will depend on the API you are integrating. Parameters are query parameters passed in the URL.

3. Assign Action to Your Chatbot

  1. Go to your Chatbot Dashboard
  2. Select your chatbot
  3. Go to "Settings" > "Actions"
  4. Add the get_transport_for_paris_france_data action to your chatbot

Using the Integration

Your chatbot can now handle transportation-related queries. Here are some example questions you can ask:

  • Find next Metro line 1 to La Défense
  • Check RER B schedule to CDG Airport
  • Get bus arrivals at Châtelet

The chatbot will automatically use the Transport for Paris, France API to fetch and return the requested information.

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